Zongolica, Veracruz is town with deep traditional roots. The Nahua speaking peoples surround the town and many Nahua speaker live in Zongolica. The textile tradition is limited to a few elderly women. Who wear the black wrap skirt, lace trimmed blouse Robert Freund 11/27/2007
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Tlapiales are woven into the braids

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Climbing up to the cemetery on the day of the dead
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The main church in the center of town.
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Copal vendors for the day of the dead

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Copal incense

from tree sap

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Copal incense
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This is the square in front of the government offices.
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Baskets from Puebla
The market grew to large proportions as people from the surrounding villages came to buy candel, baskets, marigolds and other flowers , pot and food for the offering . The market was busy for at least 5 days prior to the Day of the dead.
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Candels
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Man in traditional attire

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Baskets from Puebla
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wool textiles woven in the region

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The towns main street.
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